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BBQ Sauce

TIME

5 min

DIFFICULTY

Easy

SERVINGS

12

CALORIES

69 kcal

CARBS

17.4 g

PROTEIN

0.7 g

FAT

0.2 g

Z BBQ Sauce

About this recipe

A tangy, tomato-based barbecue sauce with a generous blend of spices. Serve it warm or at room temperature with grilled meats.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

Ketchup and cider vinegar create a tangy tomato base. Cumin, celery seed, and red pepper bring a bold spice blend. It comes together quickly and makes enough to serve a group.

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar (about 50 g)
  • 1 tbsp salt (about 18 g; weight varies by type)
  • 1½ tsp celery seed (about 3 g)
  • 1½ tsp ground cumin (about 3 g)
  • 1½ tsp ground red pepper (about 3 g)
  • 1½ tsp garlic powder (about 5 g)
  • ¾ tsp chili powder (about 2 g)
  • 2 cups ketchup (about 544 g)
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar (120 ml)
  • ⅜ tsp liquid smoke (about 1.9 ml)
  • ¼ tsp lemon juice (about 1.25 ml)

Preparation

  1. In a small bowl, mix the sugar, salt, celery seed, cumin, ground red pepper, garlic powder, and chili powder.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, liquid smoke, and lemon juice.
  3. Add the dry mixture to the ketchup mixture and stir until thoroughly combined.
  4. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Tips

Stir the sauce again before serving so the spices are evenly distributed.
For less heat, reduce the ground red pepper.
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container.

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